In the third trimester of your pregnancy, everything becomes more difficult to do. Tying your shoes, climbing upstairs and even turning over in bed can become a chore. Yoga will become a little more difficult and you should use more caution but there isn’t any reason you can’t continue to practice Yoga up to your due date.
For those that were working and are now on maternity leave, you might just now be finding time to do prenatal Yoga. You will still benefit from doing Yoga stretches and gentle poses. If you are attending a class, be sure your teacher knows when you are due. Remember, now is the time to take it easy. It isn’t the time to be an overachiever. Always check with your Doctor before starting any exercise program or if you have questions about which prenatal Yoga is best for you.
If you are listening to your body, it will tell you what you can do or not do. Continue to stay in touch with your body, allow your body to take it easy. It’s a good idea to continue practice breathing, as this will help you during the birth process.
Some poses that are recommended for the third trimester are hip openers such as Pigeon, Warrior II, Triangle, and Knee to Ankle. All four Cat-Cow positions will also help by preparing the baby for birth. They will help the baby get in proper position, head down and it′s back turned toward your belly.
Of course, the same poses you adapted during your second trimester must be practiced with extra caution. No jumping, twists from the belly, deep back bends and any work that involves strengthening the abdomen. Goes without saying, there shouldn’t be any poses that need you to lie on your belly. It probably is impossible at this point anyway.
One of the more important aspects to remember when you are practicing Yoga during pregnancy is to control your breathing and listen to your body. Practicing Yoga, listening to your body, will help prepare mentally for the birth process. As you learn to be in the moment and quiet your inner body, Yoga will help with that as well as your breathing exercises. Focus on your breathing. Long inhales in through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth. This will help to give your body cells the nourishment they need and help with anxiety and stress that goes with giving birth.
The best part of practicing Yoga while you are pregnant is it will be easier for you to lose the excess weight and tone up after your baby is born. Your body will be in good condition to start gently practicing your Yoga poses and the meditation and breathing will help keep you calm with your new body.
Whether you are just now entering your pregnancy, or in the last trimester, you′ll find that Yoga has much to offer toward having an easier pregnancy, birth, and after baby tone up.
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